The official website for the Draw This, Then Die! anime (Japanese: Kore Kaite Shine), based on Minoru Toyoda's manga, announced a second season right after episode 12, also the season 1 finale, aired on September 25, 2026, according to Anime News Network.
A new visual featuring leads Ai Yasumi and Pokota was released to celebrate the season 2 announcement, but a specific premiere date has not been revealed as of writing.
What Is Draw This, Then Die! About?
Minoru Toyoda's manga has run in Shogakukan's Monthly Shōnen Sunday since November 12, 2021, with 10 volumes as of July 2026. It follows Ai Yasumi, a first-year high schooler living on Izu Ōshima island who loves manga; an event in the story leads her to start thinking about creating her own manga, opening a journey exploring the challenges of artistic creation.
The manga won the 16th Manga Taishō (2023) and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award (2024), two prestigious awards showing the work was well regarded by critics before the anime.
How Did Season 1 Air?
The anime is produced by Shin-Ei Animation, directed by Hiroaki Akagi, airing 12 episodes on Nippon TV from July 3 to September 25, 2026. Crunchyroll streams it worldwide, with Muse Communication handling Southeast Asia.
Sources: Anime News Network, Wikipedia. As of September 27, 2026.